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Q659BNN

1998 Dodge Ram

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,341 mi
Last recorded12,341 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Dodge Ram108,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ659BNN
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 12,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 12,341 miles

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 12,341 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 10,478 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 9,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil cooler leaking on radiator leaking slightly

Fail 24 Dec 2014 9,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil cooler leaking on radiator leaking slightly

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 9,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,698 miles

All brake pipes rusty ...all shockabsorbers rusty..o/s rear indicator getting white..

Oil around power steering pipes and rusty fuel lines

Fail 2 Apr 2012 82,698 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All brake pipes rusty ...all shockabsorbers rusty..o/s rear indicator getting white..

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 7,236 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers door bottom hinge mounting split

slight wiper damage offside of windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2009 6,897 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear light unit slight accident damage

offside windscreen slight wiper damage

Fail 27 Nov 2009 6,897 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear light unit slight accident damage

offside windscreen slight wiper damage

Pass 28 Oct 2008 5,177 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 5,177 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 2,261 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

travel on parking brake becoming excessive

Pass 24 May 2006 1,032 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Ram?

Based on 27,651 MOT tests across 2,744 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
2,721
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,744
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 466
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 377
position lamp(s) not working 355
Direction indicator incorrect colour 321
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 271
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Q659BNN is a 1998 Dodge Ram in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 108,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Dodge Ram fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 466 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q659BNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Ram typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 28 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q659BNN is a 1998 Dodge Ram, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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